Original Opponent For GUNTHER At WWE Clash At The Castle 2022 Revealed

Sheamus has revealed that his Intercontinental Championship bout against GUNTHER at Clash at the Castle in 2022 was not the original plan for the show.

The Original Plan For WWE Clash at the Castle

Speaking with Robert Jackman of Uncrowned, “The Celtic Warrior” looked back on the match, which he considers one of the best of his career. He then revealed that he was not the originally scheduled opponent for GUNTHER at the premium live event in Cardiff, Wales.

“The original plan was actually meant to be Gunther defending his title against Shinsuke Nakamura,” Sheamus said.

A Career-Defining Match For Sheamus

The Intercontinental Championship remains the one men’s main roster title that has eluded the multi-time world champion throughout Sheamus’ career.

He is currently in a feud with Rusev, and the two are set to collide this Sunday, August 31, at the Clash in Paris premium live event in a Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook match. The full interview with Sheamus can be read here.

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